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Dwight Howard is the 11th and likely final Rocket to ever wear No. 12. See who is the best player to wear each jersey number in franchise history. Note: The following numbers have not been worn: 26, 28, 36-39, 46-49, 56-95, 97-99. less

Dwight Howard is the 11th and likely final Rocket to ever wear No. 12. See who is the best player to wear each jersey number in franchise history. Note: The following numbers have not been worn: 26, 28, 36-39, ... more

The Rockets drafted Brooks out of Oregon in the first round of the 2007 draft. He averaged 12.7 points in three-plus seasons with the Rockets. Brooks was second to Kevin Martin in scoring with a 19.6 average in the 2009-10 season, when he was named the NBA's most improved player. less

0 - Aaron Brooks

The Rockets drafted Brooks out of Oregon in the first round of the 2007 draft. He averaged 12.7 points in three-plus seasons with the Rockets. Brooks was second to Kevin Martin in scoring with ... more

In five-plus injury-riddled seasons with the Rockets, he averaged 22.7 points and became the 12th leading scorer in franchise history with 6,888 points. He was a three-time All-Star and led the Rockets to the playoffs three times. less

1 - Tracy McGrady

In five-plus injury-riddled seasons with the Rockets, he averaged 22.7 points and became the 12th leading scorer in franchise history with 6,888 points. He was a three-time All-Star and led ... more

His best days were played elsewhere, but Barry finished up his Hall of Fame career here in Houston. He averaged 12.8 points in two seasons.

2 - Rick Barry

His best days were played elsewhere, but Barry finished up his Hall of Fame career here in Houston. He averaged 12.8 points in two seasons.

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2 - Rick Barry
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3 - Steve Francis

The Rockets traded for Francis before he ever played for the Vancouver Grizzlies, who picked him second overall in 1999. He starred for five seasons in Houston, averaging 19 points a game and becoming the 11th leading scorer in franchise history. He was the 1999-00 co-Rookie of the Year and a three-time All-Star. less

3 - Steve Francis

The Rockets traded for Francis before he ever played for the Vancouver Grizzlies, who picked him second overall in 1999. He starred for five seasons in Houston, averaging 19 points a game and ... more

The Hall of Famer played his final four seasons in Houston. He was a two-time All-Star with the Rockets. In the 1996-97 season, he averaged 19.2 points and 13.5 rebounds and led the Rockets to the Western Conference finals. less

4 - Charles Barkley

The Hall of Famer played his final four seasons in Houston. He was a two-time All-Star with the Rockets. In the 1996-97 season, he averaged 19.2 points and 13.5 rebounds and led the Rockets ... more

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4 - Charles Barkley
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5 - Cuttino Mobley

Mobley was drafted in the second round in 1998 and became the 10th leading scorer in Rockets history. He averaged 17.1 points in six years and averaged a team-best 21.7 points in 2001-02, when the Rockets went 28-54. less

5 - Cuttino Mobley

Mobley was drafted in the second round in 1998 and became the 10th leading scorer in Rockets history. He averaged 17.1 points in six years and averaged a team-best 21.7 points in 2001-02, ... more

Picked up in mid-season 2009, Lowry became arguably the most valuable player on the team during his three-plus year run. During the 2011-12 season, Lowry averaged a career-best 14.3 points per game. less

7 - Kyle Lowry

Picked up in mid-season 2009, Lowry became arguably the most valuable player on the team during his three-plus year run. During the 2011-12 season, Lowry averaged a career-best 14.3 points per ... more

Hollins, best known for his time with the 76ers, finished his career with Houston in 1984-85. He averaged 7.6 points that season.

9 - Lionel Hollins

Hollins, best known for his time with the 76ers, finished his career with Houston in 1984-85. He averaged 7.6 points that season.

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9 - Lionel Hollins
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10 - Sam Cassell

Cassell was drafted with the 24th overall pick in 1993 and won NBA titles in his first two years with the Rockets. He averaged 10 points in his three seasons as a reserve before being traded in August 1996. less

10 - Sam Cassell

Cassell was drafted with the 24th overall pick in 1993 and won NBA titles in his first two years with the Rockets. He averaged 10 points in his three seasons as a reserve before being traded in ... more

Yao, the No. 1 overall pick in 2002, was an All-Star in each of his eight seasons before a string of injuries forced the 7-6 center into retirement. He finished sixth in franchise history in scoring and rebounding and became an icon in his native China. less

11 - Yao Ming

Yao, the No. 1 overall pick in 2002, was an All-Star in each of his eight seasons before a string of injuries forced the 7-6 center into retirement. He finished sixth in franchise history in ... more

Acquired just days before the 2012-13 season, Harden instantly became an elite player for the superstar-starved Rockets. The bearded shooting guard averaged 25.9 points and 5.8 assists in leading the Rockets back to the playoffs. less

13 - James Harden

Acquired just days before the 2012-13 season, Harden instantly became an elite player for the superstar-starved Rockets. The bearded shooting guard averaged 25.9 points and 5.8 assists in ... more

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13 - James Harden Acquired just days before the 2012-13... Photo-6362099.86568 - Beaumont Enterprise

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14 - Mike Newlin

Newlin was taken in the second round of the 1971 draft and played the first eight seasons of his career in Houston. He is eighth in franchise history in scoring and was a workhorse, playing every game in four seasons. He was also one of the best free-throw shooters (87 percent) in NBA history. less

14 - Mike Newlin

Newlin was taken in the second round of the 1971 draft and played the first eight seasons of his career in Houston. He is eighth in franchise history in scoring and was a workhorse, playing ... more

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14 - Mike Newlin
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15 - John Lucas

Lucas was the No. 1 draft pick by the Rockets in 1976 out of Maryland and played two years with the Rockets before being sent to Golden State. He played three more seasons -- including his final year -- later toward the end of his career. He averaged 11.5 points in his time here. less

15 - John Lucas

Lucas was the No. 1 draft pick by the Rockets in 1976 out of Maryland and played two years with the Rockets before being sent to Golden State. He played three more seasons -- including his final ... more

Johnson played two years with the Rockets in the early 1970s, scoring 97 points in 45 games. He is the only player to wear No. 16 for the Rockets.

16 - George Johnson

Johnson played two years with the Rockets in the early 1970s, scoring 97 points in 45 games. He is the only player to wear No. 16 for the Rockets.

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16 - George Johnson
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17 - Mario Elie

Elie played five seasons in Houston and was a key contributor on the two NBA title teams. He averaged more than 11 points in each of his final two seasons in town. He's best remembered for the Kiss of Death 3-pointer that eliminated the Suns in the 1995 playoffs. less

17 - Mario Elie

Elie played five seasons in Houston and was a key contributor on the two NBA title teams. He averaged more than 11 points in each of his final two seasons in town. He's best remembered for the ... more

Maxwell, best known for winning two titles with the Celtics and being named MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals, played the final season and a half of his 11-year career with the Rockets. He averaged about five points in 117 games. less

18 - Cedric Maxwell

Maxwell, best known for winning two titles with the Celtics and being named MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals, played the final season and a half of his 11-year career with the Rockets. He averaged ... more

Floyd played six seasons with the Rockets, from 1988-1993. He played every game in four consecutive seasons with the Rockets and started every game in 1988-89. He averaged 11.4 points as a Rocket. The Rockets made the playoffs in five of his seasons. less

21 - Sleepy Floyd

Floyd played six seasons with the Rockets, from 1988-1993. He played every game in four consecutive seasons with the Rockets and started every game in 1988-89. He averaged 11.4 points as a ... more

The Hall of Famer was a mid-season acquisition in 1994-95 and helped the Rockets win their second consecutive NBA title. He averaged 18.9 points as a Rocket and scored 22,195 points in his NBA career. less

22 - Clyde Drexler

The Hall of Famer was a mid-season acquisition in 1994-95 and helped the Rockets win their second consecutive NBA title. He averaged 18.9 points as a Rocket and scored 22,195 points in his ... more

Murphy is the shortest player in the Hall of Fame. The 5-9 Murphy is second in franchise history in points (17,949) and steals (1,165) and first in assists (4,402). Murphy is also one of the best free-throw shooters of all time, with an 89.2 percent career mark. less

23 - Calvin Murphy

Murphy is the shortest player in the Hall of Fame. The 5-9 Murphy is second in franchise history in points (17,949) and steals (1,165) and first in assists (4,402). Murphy is also one of the ... more

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23 - Calvin Murphy
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24 - Moses Malone

The Hall of Famer played six seasons with the Rockets and had an MVP season in 1981-82 when he averaged 31 points and an NBA best 14.7 rebounds and led the Rockets to the NBA Finals. In his six years in Houston, Malone averaged 15 rebounds a game. He left Houston as a free agent for Philadelphia, where he finally won an NBA title. less

24 - Moses Malone

The Hall of Famer played six seasons with the Rockets and had an MVP season in 1981-82 when he averaged 31 points and an NBA best 14.7 rebounds and led the Rockets to the NBA Finals. In his ... more

The Rockets drafted Horry 11th overall in the 1992 draft. He started from Day 1, averaging just 10.6 points in four seasons in Houston but developing a reputation for clutch shooting that helped the Rockets to two titles. The seven-time NBA champion was part of the deal that brought Charles Barkley to the Rockets from Phoenix. less

25 - Robert Horry

The Rockets drafted Horry 11th overall in the 1992 draft. He started from Day 1, averaging just 10.6 points in four seasons in Houston but developing a reputation for clutch shooting that ... more

Smith was the starting point guard on the two Rockets' title teams during his six years in town. He averaged 11 points and four assists during the title years. He was best known for his Game 1 performance in the 1995 Finals, when he made seven 3-pointers. He finished in the top 10 in 3-point percentage in three straight seasons. less

30 - Kenny Smith

Smith was the starting point guard on the two Rockets' title teams during his six years in town. He averaged 11 points and four assists during the title years. He was best known for his Game 1 ... more

Thorpe is ninth in franchise history in points (8,177) and fifth in rebounds (5,010). He was the starting power foward on the Rockets' first title team, averaging 14 points and 10.6 rebounds that season. less

33 - Otis Thorpe

Thorpe is ninth in franchise history in points (8,177) and fifth in rebounds (5,010). He was the starting power foward on the Rockets' first title team, averaging 14 points and 10.6 rebounds ... more

The Dream. Simply put, he is the best player in franchise history and one of the best team-sport athletes in Houston history. He's one of the best centers in NBA history. He re-wrote the Rockets record book, finishing with 26,511 points and 3,740 blocks (the most in NBA history). less

34 - Hakeem Olajuwon

The Dream. Simply put, he is the best player in franchise history and one of the best team-sport athletes in Houston history. He's one of the best centers in NBA history. He re-wrote the ... more

The Rockets drafted Petersen in the third round of the 1984 draft, and he was the starting power forward on the 1986 Finals team. He averaged 7.6 points and 5.2 rebounds in four seasons with the Rockets. less

43 - Jim Petersen

The Rockets drafted Petersen in the third round of the 1984 draft, and he was the starting power forward on the 1986 Finals team. He averaged 7.6 points and 5.2 rebounds in four seasons with ... more

The Hall of Famer started his career with the San Diego Rockets and finished his career with three seasons in Houston, averaging 20.6 points and 12.1 rebounds in seven years with the franchise.

44 - Elvin Hayes

The Hall of Famer started his career with the San Diego Rockets and finished his career with three seasons in Houston, averaging 20.6 points and 12.1 rebounds in seven years with the franchise.

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44 - Elvin Hayes The Hall of Famer started his career with the... Photo-6362124.86568 - Beaumont Enterprise

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45 - Rudy Tomjanovich

Rudy T is, fittingly, the only player ever to wear No. 45. It was retired. He was a five-time All-Star and is third in points scored in franchise history. He later led Houston to its two NBA titles as coach and is regarded as one of the most beloved Rockets ever. less

45 - Rudy Tomjanovich

Rudy T is, fittingly, the only player ever to wear No. 45. It was retired. He was a five-time All-Star and is third in points scored in franchise history. He later led Houston to its two ... more

The eight-time All-Star and defensive dynamo finished his NBA career with four seasons in Houston. He averaged 3.3 points and 5.5 blocks here. He also was a part of the Rockets' memorable 22-game winning streak in 2008. less

55 - Dikembe Mutombo

The eight-time All-Star and defensive dynamo finished his NBA career with four seasons in Houston. He averaged 3.3 points and 5.5 blocks here. He also was a part of the Rockets' memorable ... more